By John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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Wade Johnston

11/24/17

A Social Club with a 'T' on Top

“Christ is pretty ok doing all the redeeming that needs doing Himself—and He has redeemed you, and redeemed me.

Bonnie Petroschuk

11/23/17

Families, Can’t Live With ‘Em….

There’s a lot of family drama from Thanksgiving through New Years.

Erick Sorensen

11/21/17

Can I Love Someone Who Has Done Bad Things?

Over the last few weeks it’s been painful and disappointing to hear the stories of victims that have been abused and assaulted by powerful celebrities, executives, and politicians.

Donavon Riley

11/21/17

A Mystery Revealed in Plain Sight

In Christ, the Word become flesh, this is a concrete, real fact. It is the bedrock foundation of the Gospel.

Chad Bird

11/19/17

How Churches Become Morality Clubs of Religion

We strive, in short, to master the art of swatting mosquitoes. And all the while, we remain blind to the fact that in pulpit after pulpit, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is as rare as Merry Christmas inside a synagogue.

Jay Sawrie

11/16/17

I Still Need the Sacraments

Growing up, I dreaded the first Sunday of each quarter. Every time during the evening service, we would have Lord’s Supper after the sermon.

Zack James Cole

11/14/17

Bruised and Smoldering

“Obey God and he will bless you,” says the wind and the reed is bent over and bruised throughout. “God will never stop loving you but you can disappoint him,” says the wind and the once lit candle is now a sad smoldering wick.

Cindy Koch

11/14/17

Those Who Dig For the Gospel

You are made new by the eternal satisfaction for sin in Christ, by the precious treasure at God’s right hand.

Chad Bird

11/12/17

Is Your Sunday School Training Good Little Pharisees?

What happens when our children are taught to read the Scriptures as evidence that God is a heavenly Santa Claus? When happens when they think God rewards or punishes them depending on whether they've been naughty or nice?

Bror Erickson

11/09/17

My Father, Bo Giertz (Part 2)

History was one of dad’s favorite subjects and he shared his knowledge with infectious enthusiasm.

Rick Ritchie

11/08/17

Making it Your Own

We practice infant baptism because that is the ancient practice, following the command of Scripture.

Donavon Riley

11/07/17

The Promise

The promise is trustworthy because God has proven Himself to be trustworthy.

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